News and Events

16–19 January 2025 | Sironj Weavers at Heritage Festival, Bhopal

CIDA supported Sironj Weavers Collection to participate in the Pari Bazar Heritage Festival at Gauhar Mahal, Bhopal, showcasing handwoven durries and rugs. The event celebrated heritage crafts and offered artisans direct interaction with craft lovers, designers, and cultural enthusiasts. The exposure helped in brand positioning and increased awareness about Sironj’s weaving tradition. Opportunities emerged for

14 December 2024 | Sironj Weavers Exposure visit to Chanderi Cluster

As part of the LEDP project, with support from NABARD, CIDA organized an exposure visit to the Chanderi Handloom Cluster for 60 SHG women from Sironj, offering practical learning on advanced weaving techniques, design innovation, and cooperative management. Participants interacted with master weavers, visited production units, and observed marketing practices. The visit expanded their understanding

12–13 December 2024 | Social Media Training of Women SHGs, Sironj

As part of the LEDP project, and with financial assistance from NABARD, CIDA organized a two-day Marketing Skills Training at the Sironj Common Facility Centre for 60 SHG women, focusing on branding, promotion, and customer engagement. Through interactive sessions, participants learned how to build a distinct identity for the Sironj Weavers Collection and explored strategies

18–27 November 2024 | Sironj Weavers at Gramin Vikas Utsav, Bhopal

CIDA assisted Sironj Weavers to showcase their products at the NABARD-organised Gramin Vikas Utsav Mela held at Bhopal Haat. The live loom demonstration drew significant attention from visitors, enhancing public appreciation for traditional weaving. In addition to generating more than ₹30,000 in sales, the event created visibility for women weavers as entrepreneurs. It also strengthened

16 October 2024 | LEDP- PMIC meeting by AGM-NABARD

The first Project Implementation and Monitoring Committee (PIMC) of LEDP project convened in Sironj to review progress of the weaving initiative. Members observed improvements in product quality, revitalisation of facilities, and strong enthusiasm among SHG women. Discussions focused on next steps, including participation in upcoming markets, strengthening cooperative structures, and financial planning for advanced looms.

26 August – 18 September 2024| LEDP Training of Women SHGs on Weaving, Sironj

Under the LEDP project, with financial support from NABARD, CIDA facilitated the successful completion of advanced weaving training for the second batch of 30 SHG women in Sironj. The programme focused on new designs, technical mastery, and confidence in loom handling. Women explored opportunities to connect their skills with markets and build independent production units.

3 August – 25 August 2024 | LEDP Training of Women SHGs on Weaving, Sironj

As part of the LEDP project, and with financial support from NABARD, CIDA enabled the first batch of 30 SHG women in Sironj to complete intensive training in handwoven durries and rugs. The sessions emphasised design diversification, advanced weaving methods, and readiness for local and urban markets. Women gained hands-on skills, developed entrepreneurial confidence, and